
Malay Beef Rendang Curry
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
90 minutes
YIELDS
4

Memories
According to ancient archives, the origins of this world-renowned dish can be traced back to the Minangkabau community of Padang in West Sumatra and were created, according to ancient archives, as early as 1000-1200AD when Indian traders would bring spices across the Bay of Bengal.
The Minang people then began migrating to the Malaysian Peninsula to trade, bringing this spice-rich curry with them.

Directions
STEP 1
Sauté onion, 5 min. Add spice, sauté 1 min.
STEP 2
Add beef and sauté until browned, 5 min.
STEP 3
Mix vinegar, sugar and kecap manis (*sweet soy sauce) with coconut milk and add to dish. Cover and simmer 60 min.
HOW TO SERVE
Serve with steamed rice, cucumber and peanut salad*.
HINTS & TIPS
SIDES & CONDIMENTS
cucumber and peanut salad:
- 100 g cucumber sliced
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp crushed peanuts
fresh chilli sliced - optional
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
SWAPS & ALTERNATIVES
Veggie combos: omit salad and serve with steamed broccoli.
Reduce meat: 250 g beef + 200 g cooked chickpeas.
Alternative: replace beef with lamb or goat.
Kecap manis = sweet soy sauce